Give the gift of connection this Christmas
This Christmas, help children like Oli who are living with cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a uniquely isolating disease. Children like Oli who are living with CF are not recommended to come within four metres of each other, due to the risk of cross-infection, and are not able to connect with other children like them.
Oli felt the emotional toll of being the ‘odd one out’. Then along came Cystic Fibrosis WA’s online CF Kids Connect sessions. The program builds social connection, which can lower anxiety and depression, help kids regulate emotions, lead to higher self-esteem and empathy, and improve overall health and wellbeing. Your contribution assists us in providing hands on services to individuals with CF and their families.
Make a contribution today
About CF Kids Connect
CF Kids Connect is a safe, online program for kids with CF to connect and participate in group activities. Sessions are facilitated by our Child and Family Therapist, Mel Tibbitts, and are available to children with CF aged 6 years and over.
Groups are kept small and are broken down into similar age groups so that content is relevant, safe and appropriate. Each session has a different theme such as Lego, playdough, baking, movies, show and tell and more! The sessions aim to build friendships and connect kids living with CF across WA.
“Oli has found a place where is accepted and doesn’t need to explain his strict treatment regime to the other kids, as they are going through the same thing. As a parent it’s great to know the kids are chatting to other kids and making connections in a safe online space.”
– Elli Anderson, Mum to Oli
